A pocketsized guide packed with illustrations of first aid and lifesaving techniques. The guide to safe scouting is an overview of scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources. Scoutbook boy scouts exploration merit badge requirements. Scout skills simple first aid the scout association. First aid merit badge and worksheet scouts bsa boy. Families will enjoy visiting hundreds of interactive booths. Then demonstrate proper cpr technique using a training device approved by your counselor. How to triage, assess, and identify medical emergencies. The 2010 edition of the boy scouts of america wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines bsa wfa were developed with content which was epidemiologically driven, evidence based, legally responsible, and based on modern education theory.
First aid is caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical care. Establish safety and first aid procedures including planning for medical evacuation. Apr 18, 2017 boy scouts of america takes a keen interest in teaching safety precautions and first aid skills to all cub scouts 1 2. Jan 22, 2008 so for cub scouting, i would recommend the american red cross text, basic aid training since the program is designed to allow the cub scoutswebelos to get their readyman badge. A first aid championship consists of a series of simulated first aid problems. Using this pamphlet, scouts will learn this important skill. Wilderness first aid erie shores council toledo, ohio. Scout fair is free of charge and open to the public. The american red cross first aid for children today course is a 10 to 14hour course designed for children ages 5 to 8. If a sick or an injured person must be moved, tell how you would determine the best method. Heres a set of instructions that will give you professional and reusable results. Apr 18, 2019 the first aid requirements for tenderfoot cover a variety of situations a scout might encounter on a campout, especially first aid for nature related injuries.
Youth and adult scout leaders 16 or older are invited to participate and earn their certification. Read or download the boy scouts of america s most uptodate guide to safe scouting here. Health officer training 19141 boy scouts of america. Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult cpraed certification.
A key component in preparedness is having a thoughtfully prepared first aid kit available at all times. The bsa wfa was also adopted by multiple other national and local organizations which provided input to the revision now being released. Help them understand the first aid needs to consider on outings. Amazon com first aid merit badge series ebook boy scouts of. If someone was sick or hurt, would your girl scouts know how to help. Serious campers should know what goes in a medical kit and how to use the contents. Boy scouts, organization, originally for boys from 11 to 14 or 15 years of age, that aimed to develop in them good citizenship, chivalrous behaviour, and skill in various outdoor activities.
Bsa wilderness first aid manual boy scouts of america scout shop. It is important to remember that many providers offer wilderness first aid courses, but the courses vary in content, duration, accreditation, and other factors. Simple cuts and scrapes blisters on the hand and foot. Vintage boy scout first aid kit with original bandages. So for cub scouting, i would recommend the american red cross text, basic aid training since the program is designed to allow the cub scoutswebelos to get their readyman badge. But, as scouts, we are supposed to be prepared at the very least a basic level. Cub scouts cub scouts is a program designed to meet the needs of young boys, by offering fun and challenging activities to promote character development, citizenship, and physical fitness scouts bsa scouts bsa is a program for youth ages 11 through 17, designed to develop character, citizenship, and fitness venturing venturing is a youth development program for. Cub scouts are required to complete one of two first aid courses before progressing to the next scout group. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Describe the conditions that must exist before performing cpr on a person. Boy scouts, organization, originally for boys from 11 to 14 or 15 years of age, that aimed to develop in them good citizenship, chivalrous behavior, and skill in outdoor activities. Mock emergencies should be set up based on the first aid training scouts have received during the month. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all firstaid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks.
Not a substitute for first aid and lifesaving training. Doe, is the same training as baloo and is to help leaders of cub scouts become more aware of outdoor activities. Youth protection and adult leadership clarified language in the adult supervision and accommodations sections. A firstaid championship consists of a series of simulated firstaid problems. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first aid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks. Link via make texas troop 502 has a great page with instructions on how to do first aid moulage lectures are boring. Pocket naturalist guide emergency first aid boy scouts.
First aid and first response the scout association. Supplemental training heart of america council boy scouts of. First aid and first response the scout association scouts. Cover basic first aid skills needed for advancement. A bsaled task force developed a wfa training curriculum specifically for scouts and scouters to help them provide assessment and treatment miles from advanced care. The boy scout movement was founded in great britain in 1908 by a cavalry officer, lieutenant general robert s. However, tweezers should not be recommended as they are one of the reasons that conditions like lyme disease and mma.
Basic first aid treatments for the trail boys life magazine. Completion of the course is required for the organizer of a pack. The first aid requirements for tenderfoot cover a variety of situations a scout might encounter on a campout, especially first aid for nature related injuries. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. The first phase of outcomes from this work relates to the requirements for first aid in remote environments, and also the duration between members undertaking first aid training. If you are a trainer of first aid to members of the scout association we hope that you will be aware of the changes that need to be made from the uk and. Chemical fuels and equipment 37 purpose 37 definitions 37. Terms in this set 21 list the steps involved in handling an emergency. First aid merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. Includes sections on restoring breathing, moving injured patients, heatcold exposure, and much more.
Scouts bsa tenderfoot first aid and nature requirements. In accordance with their level of skill, patrols can stay intact while doing these activities. Prompt scouts to pursue additional first aid training, such as certification in cpr or wilderness first aid. This group have been working through a set of recommendations which are intended to improve the first aid provision within the scouts. Teams go from one scenario to the next, spending 20 to 30 minutes at each station. During an emergency, its important to act quickly and stay calm, so teach your daisy, brownie, and junior girl scouts these 3 first aid basics to help them be prepared for anything.
Based on the boy scouts of america wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines, this course aligns with oshas best practices for workplace first aid training programs. Mar 01, 2019 each participant will receive a handy, pocketsized field book that meets the wilderness first aid curriculum and guidelines of the boy scouts of america. Wilderness first aid wfa is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician andor rapid transport is not readily available. First aid skill activities troop program resources. Camping updated information about webelos overnight camping. Course includes informationfilled slide presentation covering wilderness and remote first aid from a basic understanding of emergency response in an outdoor setting to specific.
All course information is produced by the emergency care and safety institute ecsi. Response courses can be run by any externally qualified first aid trainer, or by adults in scouting who hold a full first aid certificate and the scout associations presenting and facilitating modules. Know where the fire extinguishers are along with the first aid kit. This guide is based upon the latest wilderness first aid and cpr guidelines.
Merit badges are the second main area of the boy scout advancement program. The boy scouts of america is indebted to the american. Many scouts, however, choose to build their own so they can. First aid basics for daisies, brownies, and juniors. If phones are not working, go to a neighbor that has emergency training. More than 200 essential skills for medical emergencies.
Mock emergencies should be set up based on the firstaid training scouts have received during the month. In the scouting guide to wilderness first aid, current scouts, scout alumni, and readers interested in the outdoors are provided with timetested advice on how to safely identify, harvest, and use edible wild plants. This book is full of useful information about tying knots, first aid, wilderness survival, and a plethora of other useful skills, all arranged in a simple easy this book is, of course, necessary to go up the ranks in the bsa, containing as it does the trail to eagle. Describe the conditions under which an injured person should be moved. Bring the upper free end of the sling behind the neck and lower free corner upward and tie the ends. Daily sick call and first aid during precamp staff training, it would be ideal for the camp health officer to train all members of the camp staff in emergency first aid techniques and procedures that are likely to be needed during the camp season. Scouts of all ages converge to showcase their scouting skills. With knowledge of first aid, a scout can even save a limb or a life. In preparing the revised 2017 edition of the boy scouts of america wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines. Pocket naturalist guide emergency first aid boy scouts of. Developed in conjunction with bsa curriculum for standardized wilderness first aid training, this pocketsized guide is a vital resource.
Scoutingbsafirst aid merit badge wikibooks, open books. Jun 06, 2010 but, as scouts, we are supposed to be prepared at the very least a basic level. Pitting one patrol against another in a competition can also be lots of fun. Heres a set of cards with signs, symptoms, and information from the boy scout first aid learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Purchasing a boy scout first aid kit is convenient and may be less expensive than a custom kit.
Here is what each person should carry to treat most minor emergencies. Explain the difference between trauma and medical emergencies. If my son takes the cpraed and first aid course at the council will that satisfy the first aid merit badge. When working on merit badges, scouts and scouters should be aware of some vital information in the current edition of the guide to advancement. First aid merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Whether you are on a troop hike, at a childs sporting event, at the office, or just at home, knowing how to calmly handle everything from cuts and scrapes to poisonings can help save a life. Teach another scout a firstaid skill selected by your counselor. Serious bleeding, heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest, stopped breathing, stroke, poisoning.
Youth over 14 years of age and adult scout leaders are encouraged to take this first aid course. The boy scout movement was founded in great britain in 1908 by lieutenant general robert s. The sam houston area council, boy scouts of america is hosting scout fair on april 4, 2020. Scoutbook boy scouts first aid merit badge requirements. The boy scouts of america provides the nations foremost youth program of character development and valuesbased leadership training, which helps young people be prepared. Watch this page for announcement of the next class we will host, likely to be late in 2020.
Wilderness first aid training is a valuable and needed skill for todays youth and adult scouting leaders and is required for those attending bsa high adventure bases and other outdoor settings more than 30 minutes from emergency services. Each participant will receive a handy, pocketsized field book that meets the wilderness first aid curriculum and guidelines of the boy scouts of america. Otherwise for older boy scouts the first aid merit badge book is a good resource. Tbdpostponedwilderness first aid boy scouts of america. An officiallylicensed book of the boy scouts of america.
Heres a set of cards with signs, symptoms, and information from the boy scout first aid. This training is beneficial not only in your scout troop, but in your daytoday life. Scouts bsa tenderfoot first aid and nature requirements helps. This comprehensive 16hour wilderness first aid course meets or exceeds the boy scouts of america wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines, 2017 edition. First aid carry relay these challenges and games provide scouts with an opportunity to put their knowledge of first aid into action. Boy scouts of america takes a keen interest in teaching safety precautions and first aid skills to all cub scouts 1 2. Updated language throughout to reference scouts bsa rather than boy scouts.